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    Basil hummus

    Published: Sep 12, 2020 · Modified: Feb 4, 2022 by Emica D.

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    Basil hummus recipe is a quick and easy homemade hummus recipe. It's smooth and creamy with a fresh taste of lemon and basil.

    basil hummus

    This basil pesto alike hummus is a great dip and it pairs perfectly with pita chips, crackers, or veggies. Also, I like to use it like pesto, mixing it with some pasta.

    Apart from using it as a dip, you can make your hummus thicker (adding less aquafaba) and use it as a spread on sandwiches and wraps.

    To make this recipe you'll need a food processor or a blender. Store your hummus in an airtight container for up to one week in a fridge.

    Ingredients in a basil hummus


    • Chickpeas: Canned chickpeas for quick and easy hummus. You are welcome to use dried chickpeas but cook them first. I recommend cooking them until slightly overcooked for creamier hummus.
    • Garlic: Use fresh garlic.
    • Lemon: For balancing the flavor.
    • Salt: To taste. Adjust the amount of salt to your personal taste.
    • Olive oil: Helps bind hummus together.
    • Basil: Use fresh basil.
    • Aquafaba: Makes hummus fluffy and light.
    • Tahini: Gives hummus sesame taste.
    basil hummus

    TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE PERFECTLY


    • Peel the chickpeas. This will result in a creamier texture of your hummus. It adds some time to the recipe but it makes a world of difference. An easy way to do that is to soak chickpeas in a bowl of water, agitate the chickpeas to loosen up the peels. They will come off and float to the top.
    • Taste and adjust with additional salt, basil, garlic, or lemon juice if needed. I love basil so I´m always using a lot of basil in my hummus.
    • If your hummus is too thick add a tablespoon or two of chickpea liquid or water.

    OTHER RECIPES YOU MIGHT LIKE:


    If you like this breakfast recipe for my basil hummus you might also like:

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    basil hummus

    Basil hummus

    5 from 1 vote
    Plant-baked
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: basil hummus, basil hummus recipe, recipe for basil hummus
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 218kcal
    Basil hummus recipe is a quick and easy homemade hummus recipe. It's smooth and creamy with a fresh taste of lemon and basil.
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    Ingredients  

    • 400 gr canned chickpeas
    • 1 garlic clove
    • ½ lemon juice
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • handful basil roughly chopped
    • ⅓ cup aquafaba chickpea liquid
    • 1 tbsp tahini

    Instructions

    • 1. In a strainer over a large bowl, drain the chickpeas reserving the liquid.

    • 2. Peel the chickpeas (optional but will result in creamier hummus).

    • 3. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and blend (pausing to scrape down the sides of the bowl) until smooth. If your hummus is too thick add a tablespoon or two of chickpea liquid or water.

    • 4. Taste and season with additional salt, basil, or lemon juice if needed.
    • 5. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with any topping that you would like. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 540mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g
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    1. YtheWait

      September 18, 2020 at 10:17 am

      This was so tasty! Basic ingredients and simple to prepare.

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      • Emica D.

        September 18, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        I'm glad you liked it 🙂

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